Justicia adhatoda, commonly known in English as Malabar nut, adulsa, adhatoda, vasa, or vasaka, is a medicinal plant native to Asia, widely used in Siddha Medicine, Ayurvedic, homeopathy and Unani systems of medicine

Planting & CareEnjoys a dappled sun / full shade position in your garden and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Malabar Nut is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside

Sunlight: Full sun to part shade

Soil: well-drained soil

Water: Medium

Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer

Care:

The leaves are known to moderate the hypotensive activity, by lowering the blood pressure.